Saturday, 24 October 2015

The ghosts and ghoulies were out and about in the woods of Silverhelme tonight, celebrating the annual SROC Spook O. A good turnout enjoyed finding crags and boulders whilst avoiding the marauding vampires as much as possible and the warming soup afterwards was very welcome. Results are on-line here.

A change of venue helped to keep the challenge fresh for tonight's first event in the new season for the ever popular night street league at Ramsbottom, courtesy of SELOC members. RouteGadget is now ready for your routes.

Sunday, 18 October 2015

"Many thanks to
everyone who helped to put on today's event. I was always confident that I would
have enough helpers on the day, and have the help I needed from club members who
were involved in planning and preparing for the event over recent
months.

It makes an
organiser's task so much easier. I was able to concentrate on the unpredictable
problems that inevitably crop up. How did we manage to not only successfully
stage the event, win it too, and still be a small club! Just think how we will
do next year when we can concentrate on just the one objective, and the
club will have me competing too. I will write up a more detailed report in the
next few days". Brian Jackson.

In a nail biting finish to a hotly contested Compass Sport Cup & Trophy Final today at Helsington the Trophy contest for small clubs resulted in a tie for first place between SROC and Interlopers. The tie-break rule was invoked, meaning that the score of the 14th best team member counted. Mike Johnson's 90 points was sufficient to clinch the victory for SROC. EPOC came third after leading for part of the event. In the Cup competition for large clubs SYO were third, LOC second and (small club choosing to run with the large clubs) FVO won at their first attempt. Individual and team results are now available.

Saturday, 17 October 2015

The launch event was a resounding success, with over 50 people, both local residents and experienced orienteers from further afield, enjoying the chance to run on this new permanent course. The overall clear winner was David Hunt, visiting from Bristol Orienteering Klub, who netted all 27 controls in 38.33. Second was SELOC's Paul Turner in 44.11. Almost everyone made it back before the hour and so avoided penalty points. Results may be viewed here. Our photo (thanks Mark Edwards) shows the gathered throng just before the mass start.

Friday, 16 October 2015

Please see the revised requirements in order to comply with BOF insurance demands when competing in the Night Street League. The main requirement is to carry a back up light and means to summon assistance e.g. a whistle.

Silver Helm, Silverdale. Fun event for all the family. Registration opens at 6pm Assemble at 6.45 for a mass start at 7pm. Bring headtorches and fancy dress is encouraged. Entry fees £5 family or senior and £2 junior. Please let Mark Edwards (Organiser) know if possible how many of you are coming so we can have enough maps/food for you - Mark Edwards. 01524 841130 or email mark.edwards170@gmail.com

Wednesday, 14 October 2015

By popular request we are putting on a String Course at Helsington on Sunday. This will be in the south west part of the assembly field with the start and finish just to the south of the arena/finish.Young orienteers are very welcome to show their skills on this fast Lakeland terrain. No entry fee! Just roll up and have a go. The first 56 finishers guaranteed a prize!

Tuesday, 6 October 2015

Monday, 5 October 2015

The latest league positions, after the very well attended Beacon Fell Event are
here
The race for the prizes is hotting up! Any omissions
or errors, please email Martyn Roome.
The final event of the series is on Saturday 14th November at Lancaster University. There
will be free coaching before the event at 11.15. See the fixtures list for full
details.

Saturday, 3 October 2015

OK so there is still a bit of daylight left when most of us get in from work but that will change soon. Cue the oft imitated SROC Night Street league, the best way to spend a Winter Wednesday evening. Details of the 2015-2016 season of events can be found here and a flyer for event number one in Ramsbottom is here.

Thursday, 1 October 2015

The second event in the SROC Autumn Series will be at Beacon Fell on Saturday 3rd October. Usual courses with a training session beforehand. More details here. Meanwhile the scores for the first event may be viewed here.